| Exam Board | CAIE |
| Module | M2 (Mechanics 2) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Session | June |
| Topic | Moments |
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A uniform lamina of weight 15 N is in the form of a trapezium \(A B C D\) with dimensions as shown in the diagram. The lamina is freely hinged at \(A\) to a fixed point. One end of a light inextensible string is attached to the lamina at \(B\). The lamina is in equilibrium with \(A B\) horizontal; the string is taut and in the same vertical plane as the lamina, and makes an angle of \(30 ^ { \circ }\) upwards from the horizontal (see diagram). Find the tension in the string.